{"id":6321,"date":"2026-09-29T06:37:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T06:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=6321"},"modified":"2026-09-29T06:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T06:37:12","slug":"how-maxence-lacroix-outshone-liverpools-jeremy-jacquet-in-frances-win-vs-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=6321","title":{"rendered":"How Maxence Lacroix outshone Liverpool\u2019s Jeremy Jacquet in France\u2019s win vs Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Chelsea\u2019s Maxence Lacroix and Liverpool\u2019s Jeremy Jacquet helped France beat Belgium 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Michael Olise was the match-winner for Zinedine Zidane\u2019s side, but Lacroix<\/a>, Jacquet and the rest of France\u2019s backline also deserve credit for the victory after keeping a clean sheet. Lacroix\u2019s Chelsea<\/a> teammate Romeo Lavia featured as well after being named in Belgium\u2019s starting XI.<\/p>\n

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Lavia was forced off<\/a> in the 85th minute, but Chelsea fans have nothing to worry about, with the midfielder only being substituted because of cramp. Lavia was having a good game before his withdrawal, while Lacroix and Jacquet also impressed on the night.<\/p>\n

According to Sofascore<\/a>, Lacroix made 11 defensive actions at the King Baudouin Stadium, which was more than any other player on the pitch. In total, the 26-year-old made five clearances, two successful tackles and two interceptions.<\/p>\n

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Lacroix also blocked two shots and was not dribbled past once. It was a really solid display by the former Crystal Palace man.<\/p>\n

Lavia was next on the list for most defensive actions made on the night, while Jacquet finished below both the Belgian and Lacroix. Ultimately, Lacroix was the best defender on the pitch, outshining Jacquet and the rest of France\u2019s backline.<\/p>\n

Understandably, the French media were impressed with Lacroix<\/a>, who will be hoping to replicate his form with his national team at Chelsea after the international break. Lacroix started the season strongly but had a little dip before linking up with his France teammates.<\/p>\n

Chelsea in general have had a dip after dropping points in their last two Premier League games. They were horrendous in their 3-0 loss to Brentford and would have been disappointed after drawing 2-2 with Hull City at home.<\/p>\n

Lacroix and the rest of Chelsea\u2019s backline need to improve when they welcome Bournemouth to Stamford Bridge next Saturday.<\/p>\n

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